Introduction to the judges of the 3rd Beijing International Film Festival

On April 3, the full lineup of the international jury for the 3rd Beijing International Film Festival’s “Tiantan Awards” was officially announced. In addition to the previously announced jury chairman Nikita Mikhalkov, a famous Russian director, the six judges are Cameron Bailey, artistic director of the Toronto International Film Festival in Canada, Avril Benjamin, chairman of the British Directors Guild, Famous Australian producer Jeff Brown, famous Chinese cinematographer and director Gu Changwei, famous Korean film director Jiang Digui, and famous Chinese film director Zhang Yibai.

The seven "Tiantan Award" international jury members come from six different countries. They represent the highest level of films in different regions of the world today, and they will also decide on the first award during this Beijing International Film Festival. The final winners of the 10 "Tiantan Award" awards. Cameron Bailey: Artistic Director of the Toronto International Film Festival in Canada. He planned and hosted the very successful series "Chinese Film Chronicles" at the Toronto Film Festival.

Avel Benjamin: Chairman of the British Directors Guild, leading the association to promote the launch of the "British Vientiane International Chinese Film Festival" in London.

Jeff Brown: A famous Australian producer who has been sparing no effort for the development of Chinese-language films.

Gu Changwei: A famous Chinese cinematographer and director. His photography work "Farewell My Concubine" was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Cinematography. Director's works include "Peacock", "The Beginning of Spring", "The Favorite", etc.

Kang Je-kyu: A famous Korean film director. His directorial work "The Flying Taegeuk Flag" continued the popularity of "The Spy", and a quarter of the Korean people watched this film.

Zhang Yibai: A famous Chinese film director. His directorial works include "Subway to Spring" and "Love to the End".